New York-born Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto has released “João,” an album in tribute to her late father, the bossa nova giant João Gilberto.
SAO PAULO — Since the start of her career, New York-born Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto has put out albums rooted in the South American nation’s rich musical history. And in the sound of her family, too — that of her late father,Four years after his death, she decided it was time to reconnect with the biggest influence in her life and career. So she has released “João,” her first album made up entirely of songs composed or made famous by her father.
“That is key for me to have a feeling of flow,” she said. “I know it sounds outdated, but I need it.” The next track is “Eu Vim da Bahia” , which follows her father’s exit from the U.S. and celebrates his home of northeastern Brazil.“My father’s music is João’s music. He is not a mere ambassador for bossa nova. What he did was Brazilian music,” the singer said. “I know I am trying not to wear that hat and the hat is already on, but I am trying to tell other artists that ‘João’ is a tribute to Brazilian music, not to a specific genre.
“I am a fan of Billie’s, she did great. And I am sure many other young artists have heard her and started listening to Brazilian music,” Gilberto said. “I hope I can bring some more to the table with my album.”
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